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Best Things

  1. Students and faculty are both incredibly diverse.
  2. The internship possibilities are endless with all of the companies downtown, including seven Fortune 500 businesses.
  3. Although everyone might not be interested in basketball, everyone joined together to celebrate VCU’s buzzer-beater victory over Duke in the 2007 NCAA tournament.
  4. Richmond Coliseum is five minutes away and attracts big-name artists and events, such as Tim McGraw Faith Hill, the Jonas Brothers, the Blue Man Group, the Harlem Globe Trotters, and monster truck rallies.
  5. Hungry? If you drive down West Broad Street long enough, you will pass restaurants serving every type of cuisine.
  6. When it’s nice outside, Monroe Park fills with students who may be sketching pictures for art classes, playingFrisbee or soccer, or just laying out enjoying the day.
  7. From government to Greek life, recreational to religious activity, and community service to student media, there is a student organization for every type of student at VCU. There is even a Pancake Club.
  8. VCU offers several study abroad programs to countries such as China, England, Greece, Italy, Peru, and Spain.
  9. Missed a great movie when it was in the theater? No worries—just check the schedule at the Byrd Theater in Carytown. Popular movies are shown there before they hit DVD for 2$.
  10. It’s in the city of Richmond. VCU is diverse, and there are lots of things to explore when time needs to be filled.

Happy Students

85% of students return after their first year.

Knowledgeable Professors

90% of students surveyed rated the general knowledge of professors as above average.

Low-Stress Course Load

64% of students surveyed rated the manageability of work as above average.

Big Dorms

63% of students surveyed felt that dorms were more spacious than average.

Accepting Campus Community

83% of students surveyed said that the campus community as a whole is very accepting of members of minority groups.

Great Local Atmosphere

94% of students surveyed said that there is always something fun and interesting going on near campus.

Highly Satisfied Students

85% of students surveyed would make the same school choice if they could do it all over again.

Help to Succeed

The school has academic and career counseling available to help you when you need it.

Get AP Credit

If you took AP classes in high school, you might be able to get college credit for them.

Work Part-Time During School

Employment services are available for students.

Help Getting Hired

Placement services are available to graduates.

Extremely Diverse

One of the most racially diverse campuses—49% of students are minorities.

Top Rankings and Student Raves About Them

Off-Campus Dining at Virginia Commonwealth University

Heavensazn0620

Biological Sciences '12

3.8
B+

It's Okay

They have chipotle, thai food, sushi, alot of different american and other cultural resturants around.

Apr 11, 2010

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Nightlife at Virginia Commonwealth University

Steinruckkel

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '14

4.6
A

GROVE STREET PARTY!

Nightlife in the downtown VCU area is hectic. It doesnt matter what time of the day it is, people are out walking the streets until the sun rises. Clubs and bars circle the VCU campus with some of the best night scenes in walking distance! Transportation is easy! VCU offers a "drunk bus", a shuttle service,and also GRTC bus lines run constantly through the city.

Jul 12, 2011

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Diversity at Virginia Commonwealth University

drachiever2015

Medicine '15

3.8
B+

Diversity

VCU has a reasonable amount of diversity, Asians, Middle Eastern Students, Black, and others.

Dec 30, 2011

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